Lei Jun Class draws top students to Wuhan University

Hubei province's Wuhan University has attracted the attention of prospective students with a new course titled the Lei Jun Class. Students with outstanding admissions scores are applying to join the new computer science and technology course.

The Lei Jun Class is named after the university's famous alumnus and Xiaomi Corp's founder and chairman.

According to the university, the class aims to enroll 30 students in its first year. It is tailored to cultivate future leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship within computer science and technology.

Students in the class will have access to distinguished mentors in innovation and entrepreneurship and professionals from the computer science and technology industry. These mentors will provide personalized guidance to Lei Jun Class students, aiding them in their academic pursuits, research endeavors and practical engineering activities.

The students will also have access to a wide array of educational resources, including exclusive internship opportunities at top-tier companies and dedicated funding for participation in overseas study programs and academic conferences, the university said.